A heartwarming reunion took place as 10-year-old Blaine Beattie, who was rescued from a devastating...

Published: 6:58 am February 23, 2024
Updated: 11:43 am October 8, 2025
Boy Reunited with Firefighters who Rescued Him from Burning Building in Peterlee

A heartwarming reunion took place as 10-year-old Blaine Beattie, who was rescued from a devastating fire in Peterlee, was reunited with the firefighters who saved him.

Blaine endured a harrowing ordeal when the family home caught fire in the early hours of 14 December last year, resulting in burns to 40% of his body. Alongside his older brother Cameron, Blaine was rescued by crews from County Durham and Darlington Fire Service.

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